Evaluación del forraje verde hidropónico de maíz como suplemento alimenticio en cerdos F1 en crecimiento en finca experimental universitaria San Isidro, prov. del Guayas.

Abstract

This thesis is focused on evaluating hydroponic green fodder (HFF) from corn as a feed supplement in growing F1 pigs at the San Isidro University Experimental Farm, Guayas province. The results showed that both treatments, T1 and T2, showed a constant increase in total weight per week during the nine weeks of observation, with no significant differences. The average daily feed consumption was similar in both groups, with a good acceptance of the corn HGF and a rejection rate of less than 5 %. The study concludes that including corn HGF does not negatively affect feed utilization efficiency and offers a viable and potentially profitable alternative for pig production. Statistical analyses corroborate the variations in the composition of the treatments, as they do not adversely affect feed conversion capacity. The findings suggest that corn HGF can be effectively used in feeding growing pigs, providing a sustainable and nutritious option in the formulation of diets for pigs.